Period of peak per capita circulation and migration notes
The piece notes high per capita circulation at period’s peak and prosperity signs. It mentions a $28.77 figure, expansion of post office building funding totaling 35 million dollars, and 800 bills in Congress. It discusses Chinese exclusion law debates and southern to northern Black migration, with Chicago and Philadelphia cited as populous cities.
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United States
Washington Dispatch
Congress
Washington
South
Chicago
Philadelphia
Man's Right to Work and Age Discrimination Debate
The Chicago Federation of Labor fights age based hiring limits arguing men over 45 remain fully capable workers. It contends experience at 60 offsets dexterity loss and warns against arbitrary age quotas that would shelve mature workers in favor of younger labor.
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Chicago Federation of Labor Iy
Commonwealth
Merchants End Handbill Dodger Ads in Favor of Paper Promotion
Merchants nationwide realize handbill and dodger ads waste money and switch to newspaper advertising. Tests show newspaper ads deliver superior results and offer a reliable publicity channel. If promotion pays, newspapers prove the only effective avenue. if not, scrutiny falls on the advertiser or the paper. Free Press letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tgive Satia
Iree Press
Transfers in Marshall County and county convention report
A run of land transfers across Camp Grove Evans Roberts and Hopewell lists numerous deeds including Marvin Hughitt to R B Fort and to Fannis McMillen, James Jenking to Eugene Jenkinson, and others. The piece closes with a Kankakee county convention where U S senator candidate A J Hopkins received a warm ovation and a concise speech on material questions.
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Marvin Hughitt
Fort
Camp Grove
James Jenking
Eugene O Jenkina
Evans
Marvin—Hughitt
Fannis McMillen
Fannie McMillen
Robert Thompson
William Root
George Edward Shimpne
WhawLox
Steuben
Mary Ames
Harry
Lacon
Joshua J Myers
Geo Mays
Roberts
Christopher Sawyer
Mark Sawyer
Hopewell
John Leary
Charles Anderson
Belle Plain
Calvin Swartz
James A Kelso
Wenona
Francis H Loud
Lena Fischer
Lewis Robinson T P
Toluca
Mary Ann Bell
William Henry Bell
Henry
Rane Flabant
James W Tracy
Geo Rithermiller
Duncan Parapbelt
John Hartley
James—Fort
Ayette Birkett
Élle Plain
Kankakee
A.J. Hopkins
Brain Food Nonsense Promotes August Flowers Cure
Column mocks fad diets and proclaims a balanced approach to nourishment. It touts Green's August Flowers as a general aid to digestion and vitality, claiming it unifies the blood and supports overall health. Available at Dr Powell's City Drug Store along with Green's Special Almanac.
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Green
200th Anniversary of Mobile Celebrations Foreseen
Historians recall Mobile Alabama's 200th anniversary with mentions of France Spain England the United States and LoyalLouisiana territory. The event will be celebrated at St Louis next year.
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Mobile
Ala
France
Spain
England
United States
Theocracy
United ‘States
St Lowis
Hopkins Strong Campaign Shakes Illinois Senate Fight
Washington Feb 15 Uncle Joe Cannon notes Hopkins has stirred the Illinois senatorial battle. He thinks Hopkins is a strong husky candidate who has disrupted Mason and Dawes and moved rivals to ally against him. The veteran observer says Hopkins has made inroads and shaped the field as the campaign continues. Subscribe for the Henry Republican.
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Washington, D. C
Joe Cannon
Illinois
Hopkinshass
Hopkins
Mason and Dawes
Chicago
Mason
Dawes
Gia Hahoe
Election of Senator by Nomination Process Proposed
The Freeport Journal argues for electing U S senators via party nominations rather than amending the Constitution. It compares this to nominating presidential candidates and electors, noting that electors will vote for their party's presidential candidate. It suggests senators should be chosen through state conventions and legislative ballots without constitutional changes.
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United States
Sayve Salve Proclaimed Best for Sores and Burns
An old advert praises Sayve as superior to all salves for cuts, corns, burns, boils, ulcers, chapped hands, and eruptions. It claims universal cure with guaranteed results and sells for 25 cents at Dr Powell's.
Railway Telegraph Partnership Hidden in Plain Sight
The article explains the association between railroads and telegraph companies. Western Union controls telegraph lines running along Illinois Central tracks and supplies poles. Railroads pay for poles and installation and use the lines for their wires. If unable to build, railroads hire the telegraph company but bear pole costs. After completion, railroads fund maintenance staff while Western Union funds repair materials.
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Ammaller
Tele- Western Union Telegraph—company
Illinois Central
epapRny 5
Aph
Telegraph Company
Buckeye Pile Ointment Promoted For Piles
Fapler's Buckeye Pile Ointment is advertised as a remedy for piles though not a cure-all. It claims to cure piles and is sold in bottles for 50 cents and tubes for 75 cents at Dr Powell's City drug store.
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Fapler
Dr Powell
City Drug Store
Cattle Theft Loss Ties To Government Beef Tests
Otto H Swigert of Champaign reports four fine Galloway cattle shipped from Scotland were diverted in Chicago yards and sold for 70 dollars each to a packer. He estimates a 5000 dollar loss and faults the party responsible for the theft. Deborah Dean King of Zanesville aged 105 is said to be America’s last survivor of the seventh generation of Doans tracing to John Doan who arrived in Plymouth Colony in 1680. She was betrothed for 40 years to James King and voted at age 108 in a local school district election.
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Otto H. Swigert
Champaign
Jeek
Scotland
The
Mra Debora Dean King
Zanesville, Os
America
Dea
John Doan
England
Plymouth Colony
Deborah Q
James King
Mrs
Anti-Diuretic offered to cure incontinence of water
Advertisement claims a remedy named Anti-Diuretic can cure incontinence of water for both child and adult during a loop. It offers a $100 cure, priced at $1, and credits J. E. and F. A. Powell, druggists, as sellers with a six month term.
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J. E. and
F. A. Powell
New Rates for Woodmen Fraternal Insurance Plan
The Modern Woodmen proposes a new assessment rate to members via the February issue of the official paper. The plan increases current rates, drawing much comment about member migration, but the editorial view expects no drastic exodus or doubling of rates. If adopted, the plan starts January 1, 1901, with old members re-rated at their attained age and new members at entry age.
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Woodman
Republican Office Delivers Artistic Printing Excellence
The Republican office emphasizes its broad artistic printing services and dedication to customer satisfaction. It claims to never disappoint and to always please clients with quality work.
Literary Notes on Marshall County Politics
In Marshall County quiet prevails while other Illinois counties move on political matters. The piece notes vague talks of nominees and primaries, with many candidates waiting for official signs of life to emerge. The author dislikes long campaigns but opposes stagnation.
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Illinois
Marshall
Lillian Clement Suffering Pneumonia Reported
The scant note mentions Lillian Clement with pneumonia and references Mrs Melkoon Berthe, J H Williams, and Miss Downing. other items note a planned free delivery, Milton Shimm renting a Milo place, and a supervisor meeting in Pricetouthi with unclear details.
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Lillian
Clement
Melkoon
Berthe
Putnam Ata
J H Williams
Mekoon
Pricetouthi
Zeven
Subeditions for newspapers and magazines offered at low rates
The Henry Republican office announces low rates for supplying periodicals from any country or language. Subscriptions and ordering details are provided for readers seeking access to diverse newspapers and magazines abroad.
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Henry Republican
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TOUEL
Ck Sre
Enotel Undercliff
Lake Senachwine
Yates
Warsaw Bulletin
Honor Bright
Marshall County
Freeport Journal
U. S
Burlington Gazette
Reid
W. G. Gilfirth
McNabb, Putnam Co
Duke Bros
Ayer
W.C. Layton
Sidell
Goughs
Moat
Seocayer
Rly Worrege Gmer
Americi Ark
W. EB. Kirkpatrick
Hag Mie Son
Nervita Medical Company
Clinton and
Jackson Street
Ilinois
Horguls-by-Dr-Powells
Menry
Frank
Jn Miles M. D
A. Kronck
Tinntington
Ind
Yiltins
Ville
R. Walte
Frank Smith
Julia Celster
I. Parker
Franklin Miles
MW D
State
Charles H. Wood
Chas. H. Wood Henry
Frog Street
Wlt
Jarrow
Iee Co
de Stevens
L. Case
Lester Brown
Ilenty
Thom
Clalk
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